meaning of lattices
1. Any work of wood or metal, made by crossing laths, or thin strips, and forming a network; as, the lattice of a window; -- called also latticework.
2. The representation of a piece of latticework used as a bearing, the bands being vertical and horizontal.
3. To make a lattice of; as, to lattice timbers.
4. To close, as an opening, with latticework; to furnish with a lattice; as, to lattice a window.
5. framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
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